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Overseas Visitors
Information for overseas visitors seeking treatment at hospital.
- Are you visiting the United Kingdom?
- Have you been living outside the UK for more than three months?
- Did you know that you may have to pay for hospital treatment whilst you are here?
The National Health Service (NHS) provides free hospital treatment for people who live in the United Kingdom. If you are an Overseas Visitor and have been resident in the UK for the last 12 months, you will need to bring your passport and documentation as proof of eligibility for free treatment. Suitable documents include payslips, benefit letters and college attendance letters.
If you are a visitor and not a UK resident you will need to pay before any treatment is given (this excludes the emergency department).
For more information please contact:
| Overseas Visitors Office York Hospital Finance Department 2nd Floor Admin Block York YO31 8HE |
Tel: 01904 725627 Email: |
| Overseas Visitors Office Scarborough General Hospital Finance Department Woodlands House Woodlands Drive Scarborough YO12 6QL |
Tel: 01723 385008 Email: |
To download a copy of our information leaflet click below.
For further information please see the Department of Health’s website
Please note, your information may be shared with government agencies such as the Home Office and the Department of Health and Social Care.
Are you visiting the United Kingdom?
Have you been living outside the UK?
Did you know that you may have to pay for your hospital treatment?
